Orlando VA Healthcare System Memorial Day Ceremony<\/p>\n
The Orlando VA Healthcare System invites veterans, families, staff and the community to attend a ceremony with keynote speaker Rear Adm. (retired) Denise Hinton, a leader in public health and military service. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at the outdoor amphitheater located at 13800 Veterans Way in Orlando. More information: ,va.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Orlando\u2019s Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony<\/p>\n The City of Orlando invites the community to Greenwood Cemetery for a Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony to honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. The event is at 6 p.m. May 22 at 1603 Greenwood St. in Orlando. More information: orlando.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Orange County gathers the community at Cypress Grove Park to honor all veterans with a patriotic Memorial Day salute. The ceremony features a parachute team display, patriotic music, pinning of veterans, a guest speaker and a 21-gun salute. The prelude begins at 9:45 a.m. and the ceremony at 10 a.m. May 23 at 290 Holden Ave. in Orlando. More information: ocfl.net<\/a><\/p>\n Clermont\u2019s Memorial Day Weekend<\/p>\n The City of Clermont hosts the Memorial Vietnam Traveling Wall this weekend and will be on display at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center beginning on Saturday, May 23. On Sunday, join for Clermont\u2019s Memorial Day observance program starting at 11 a.m. May 25 at 3700 S. U.S. Highway 27 in Clermont. More information: clermontfl.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Orange County War Memorial Commemoration Ceremony<\/p>\n The Orange County Mayor\u2019s Veterans Advisory Council will host its annual War Memorial Commemoration Ceremony to honor service members from Orange County who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Their names will be inscribed on the Orange County War Memorial. The event is at 8 a.m. May 25 at the Orange County Courthouse, Jury Room 180, at 425 N. Orange Ave. in Orlando. More information: ocfl.net<\/a><\/p>\n Winter Garden\u2019s Memorial Day Community Celebration<\/p>\n \u201cA Service of Remembrance: Honoring Our Nation\u2019s Fallen Heroes\u201d at Veterans Memorial Park honors local veterans who gave their lives during times of war. Presented by Hugh T. Gregory American Legion Post 63 and City of Winter Garden, the event includes a roll call of veterans, placement of wreaths and patriotic songs to pay homage to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. May 25 at 420 S. Park Ave. in Winter Garden. More information: cwgdn.com<\/a><\/p>\n Woodlawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home presents its annual Memorial Day Service with an open invitation for community members to gather and remember those who fought for America\u2019s freedoms. The program, which includes taps, a tribute and a flag presentation, begins at 10 a.m. May 25 at 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road in Gotha. More information: facebook.com<\/a><\/p>\n Mount Dora\u2019s Memorial Day Ceremony<\/p>\n The City of Mount Dora invites the community to Pine Forest Cemetery to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States. The event includes a presentation of colors by the Umatilla High School Army JROTC, the national anthem, taps and featured speaker Cmdr. Laurie Turner, representing VFW Post 8087. The event begins at 10 a.m. May 25 at 1699 N. Donnelly St. in Mount Dora. More information: mountdora.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Windermere\u2019s Memorial Day Observance<\/p>\n Join the Town of Windermere and the Rotary Club of Windermere for a patriotic ceremony, a presentation of the colors, a tribute to fallen heroes, the national anthem, taps and words of remembrance. The event begins at 10 a.m. May 25 at 520 Main St. in Windermere. More information: town.windermere.fl.us<\/a><\/p>\n Apopka\u2019s Memorial Day Service<\/p>\n Join the City of Apopka and the VFW Post 10147 to honor the lives and legacy of fallen military heroes at the Veterans Memorial. The guest speaker will be Senior Pastor David Schoejis of First Baptist Church of Apopka, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 24 years. Following the ceremony, everyone is invited to the VFW Post 10147\/Apopka Community Center for hamburgers and hot dogs prepared by Scout Troop 211. The event begins at 11 a.m. May 25 at 141 S. Edgewood Drive in Apopka. More information: facebook.com<\/a><\/p>\n Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel<\/p>\n Seminole County Fire Department Honor Guard members present the flags of Florida and the United States during a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at the Seminole County Heroes Memorial in Sanford in 2022. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel) The City of Sanford hosts a Memorial Day remembrance event at Veterans Memorial Park to honor those who gave their lives for their country. Visit beginning at 9 a.m. to see restored military vehicles, fire trucks and law enforcement equipment. Join the event at 10 a.m. May 25 at 110 W. Seminole Blvd. in Sanford. More information: facebook.com<\/a><\/p>\n Oviedo Veteran\u2019s Memorial Tribute<\/p>\n American Legion Post 243 in Oviedo hosts a Memorial Day Remembrance at Oviedo Cemetery (118 Aulin Ave. in Oviedo) beginning at 11 a.m. May 25. At 7 p.m., visit Center Lake Park (299 Center Lake Lane in Oviedo) for a brief taps ceremony. More information: oviedolegion.org<\/a><\/p>\n Remember & Honor \u2013 Memorial Day 5K<\/p>\n This walk and fun run takes place on the grounds of The Ritz-Carlton and J.W. Marriott Grande Lakes. Registration costs $75 for the event beginning at 7 a.m. May 23 at 4012 Central Florida Parkway in Orlando. More information: runsignup.com<\/a><\/p>\n Memorial 4 Day Weekend<\/p>\n Promenade at Sunset Walk Orlando hosts a four-day Memorial Day weekend celebration with live music, a Saturday night car show, street performers and artisan markets, plus food and beverage specials. Festivities take place daily May 22-25 at 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. in Kissimmee. More information: sunsetwalk.com<\/a><\/p>\n Memorial Day Weekend Rock \u2018N\u2019 Roll Concert and Car Show<\/p>\n The City of Casselberry brings a \u201cRock \u2018N\u2019 Roll Concert & Car Show\u201d to the public during Memorial Day weekend at Lake Concord Park. Southern Rock Revival will headline the concert, which includes openers Pop Punk Dad Rock and About Tuesday. The city will honor those who died in military service with a color guard display. The event is 4-9 p.m. May 23 at 95 Triplet Lake Drive in Casselberry. More information: casselberry.org<\/a><\/p>\n Lucky\u2019s Lake Swim hosts a mile-long swimming race with cash prizes for the top three overall finishers in male and female divisions. Registration is $75 for the event at 8 a.m. May 23 at 6645 Lake Cane Drive in Orlando. More information: luckyslakeswim.com<\/a><\/p>\n 19th Annual Hurricane Party Music Festival<\/p>\n The 19th Annual Hurricane Party Music Festival takes over downtown Sanford with multiple stages and more than 30 bands, plus art, vendors and food trucks. The event is \u201csurging into 19 years of sunshine and ska in Historic Downtown Sanford.\u201d General admission tickets are $45 and VIP tickets are $85 each (before fees). The festival is from noon-2 a.m. May 23 in downtown Sanford. More information: facebook.com<\/a><\/p>\n Florida State Parks free admission<\/p>\n During Memorial Day weekend, Florida State Parks offer free admission. Take advantage May 23-25. Find a park at floridastateparks.org<\/a><\/p>\n Kissimmee Collectorfest<\/p>\n Florida Toy Shows presents an event with more than 20,000 square feet of space and more than 100 vendor tables. Find toys, games, comics and more. Admission is $15 from 9-noon and $10 from noon-4 p.m. May 23 at 1875 Silver Spur Lane in Kissimmee. More information: facebook.com<\/a><\/p>\n Celebrate Caribbean culture with several days of festivities. The weekend kicks off with Carnival on the Runway, a fashion show, from 6-19 p.m. May 22 at CAP Village within Orlando Fashion Square Mall for $20 plus fees. Attend Orlando Carnival Downtown \u201cJouvert\u201d starting at 8 a.m. May 23 ($41.75 admission) at Camping World Stadium, then enjoy the free Pantastic Steelpan Jamboree from 3-10 p.m. May 23 at 437 N. Terry Ave. in Orlando. The event culminates in the Parade and Concert beginning at 1 p.m. May 24 at Camping World Stadium ($29.90 admission). More information: orlandocarnivaldowntown.com<\/a><\/p>\n Orlando Fringe Festival<\/p>\n Orlando Fringe Festival brings performing art enthusiasts plenty of shows to enjoy during the holiday weekend before the event concludes its in-person festivities on May 25. After buying a $10 Fringe button, choose from dozens of shows (free-$15 each) taking place at venues within Loch Haven Park\u2019s Orlando Shakes and around town. For more information, read Orlando Sentinel Fringe reviews<\/a>\u00a0or visit\u00a0orlandofringe.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Find me\u00a0@PConnPie on Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or send me an email:\u00a0pconnolly@orlandosentinel.com<\/a>. Stay up to date with our latest travel, arts and events coverage by subscribing to our newsletters at\u00a0orlandosentinel.com\/newsletters<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t\t![\"HONORING](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TOS-L-VA-memorial_day_0313f2.jpg\")
U.S. Army infantry veteran Duane Hunt, left, watches as members of the U.S. Public Health Service present a wreath during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona on May 23, 2025. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)
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The Military Honor Guard fires off their rifles in a 21-gun salute during the 75th Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Orlando on May 26, 2025. (Orlando Sentinel file)
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Swimmers enter the water of Lake Cane at Lucky’s Lake Swim. The open water swim will host the Golden Mile race this weekend. (Patrick Connolly\/Orlando Sentinel)
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The J\u2019ouvert celebration at Camping World Stadium in downtown Orlando on May 27, 2023. J\u2019ouvert signals the beginning of Carnival celebrations in the Caribbean, which coincides with the emancipation of the enslaved on many of the islands in the Caribbean. (Orlando Sentinel file)
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